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Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling voluntary movements and translating thoughts to actions?
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling voluntary movements and translating thoughts to actions?
- Neurons
- Cerebellum (correct)
- Brain stem
- Cerebrum
What is the primary function of the occipital lobe of the brain?
What is the primary function of the occipital lobe of the brain?
- Hearing and word recognition
- Vision (correct)
- Personality and emotions
- What we feel
Who stated that brain cells regenerate throughout life?
Who stated that brain cells regenerate throughout life?
- Doug Postels (correct)
- A pediatric neurosurgeon in New Orleans
- Sue Rusche
- Co-author of 'False Messenger'
What are the basic functional units of the nervous system?
What are the basic functional units of the nervous system?
Which part of the brain accounts for 85% of the brain’s weight?
Which part of the brain accounts for 85% of the brain’s weight?
What part of the brain connects the spinal cord and brain and controls functions that keep us alive?
What part of the brain connects the spinal cord and brain and controls functions that keep us alive?
What is the term for the creation of pathways for brain cells to communicate?
What is the term for the creation of pathways for brain cells to communicate?
Which substance destroys the outer lining of nerve cells, making them unable to communicate with each other?
Which substance destroys the outer lining of nerve cells, making them unable to communicate with each other?
What is the effect of marijuana on memory, learning, and reaction time?
What is the effect of marijuana on memory, learning, and reaction time?
Which substance destroys the neurons responsible for producing serotonin, a crucial mood-controlling chemical?
Which substance destroys the neurons responsible for producing serotonin, a crucial mood-controlling chemical?
Who invented the mind mapping technique?
Who invented the mind mapping technique?
Which dominance is associated with quickly getting a feeling for a situation, creativity, and intuition?
Which dominance is associated with quickly getting a feeling for a situation, creativity, and intuition?
What does good mental health help a person do?
What does good mental health help a person do?
What can protect self-esteem and body image from media messages?
What can protect self-esteem and body image from media messages?
What does body image refer to?
What does body image refer to?
What can significantly influence a person's self-esteem during puberty development?
What can significantly influence a person's self-esteem during puberty development?
